Ali Tarhan
@alitarhan.bsky.social
Founder of Sumptuous Tours 📍Cape Town
www.sumptuoustours.com
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My rule for Sumptuous Tours is simple. If we cannot sit at the same table and share a meal with a partner, we do not work with them.
A partnership is a friendship based on shared values. This is how we keep our service authentic. It is about human connection, not just business.
A partnership is a friendship based on shared values. This is how we keep our service authentic. It is about human connection, not just business.
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
My rule for Sumptuous Tours is simple. If we cannot sit at the same table and share a meal with a partner, we do not work with them.
A partnership is a friendship based on shared values. This is how we keep our service authentic. It is about human connection, not just business.
A partnership is a friendship based on shared values. This is how we keep our service authentic. It is about human connection, not just business.
I moved from Turkiye to South Africa to build a business. And if there is one thing I have learnt, it is this:
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I moved from Turkiye to South Africa to build a business. And if there is one thing I have learnt, it is this:
South Africa does not need saving.
There is a quiet assumption among many international...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I moved from Turkiye to South Africa to build a business. And if there is one thing I have learnt, it is this:
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Real luxury isn't found in a room key or a car badge. Real luxury is the ability to stand beside someone with intention.To me, luxury is never the sale. Luxury is a journey shaped with understanding and presence. Hotels and vehicles are tools. The true value lies in guidance, perception and purpose.
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Real luxury isn't found in a room key or a car badge. Real luxury is the ability to stand beside someone with intention.To me, luxury is never the sale. Luxury is a journey shaped with understanding and presence. Hotels and vehicles are tools. The true value lies in guidance, perception and purpose.
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"We were so lucky to have Ali in Cape Town. He is the best exclusive tour operator. He was so helpful and professional. If we come back to Cape Town, of course we will choose Ali, Sumptuous Tours again."
-From our travellers (From Türkiye)
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"We were so lucky to have Ali in Cape Town. He is the best exclusive tour operator. He was so helpful and professional. If we come back to Cape Town, of course we will choose Ali, Sumptuous Tours again."
-From our travellers (From Türkiye)
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#CapeTown #Travel
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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"We were so lucky to have Ali in Cape Town. He is the best exclusive tour operator. He was so helpful and professional. If we come back to Cape Town, of course we will choose Ali, Sumptuous Tours again."
-From our travellers (From Türkiye)
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#CapeTown #Travel
"We were so lucky to have Ali in Cape Town. He is the best exclusive tour operator. He was so helpful and professional. If we come back to Cape Town, of course we will choose Ali, Sumptuous Tours again."
-From our travellers (From Türkiye)
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#CapeTown #Travel
People say, ‘If I had that much money, I’d put it in the bank and live off the interest.’ That’s comfort. Business isn’t interest. It’s effort, risk, reinvestment, and problem-solving. Wealth comes from creating value, not from sitting back and waiting.
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
People say, ‘If I had that much money, I’d put it in the bank and live off the interest.’ That’s comfort. Business isn’t interest. It’s effort, risk, reinvestment, and problem-solving. Wealth comes from creating value, not from sitting back and waiting.
The value is in the experience itself. Prices reflect the care and craft behind it. If the budget does not align now, there is always another moment.
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The value is in the experience itself. Prices reflect the care and craft behind it. If the budget does not align now, there is always another moment.
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Every review tells a story.
Travel that feels human. A family from Türkiye experienced Cape Town with us and left with memories that last.
Real travellers, real stories.
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTown #SoulfulTravel #GüneyAfrika #ResponsibleTourism #Travel #FamilyTravel #Türkiye
Travel that feels human. A family from Türkiye experienced Cape Town with us and left with memories that last.
Real travellers, real stories.
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTown #SoulfulTravel #GüneyAfrika #ResponsibleTourism #Travel #FamilyTravel #Türkiye
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Every review tells a story.
Travel that feels human. A family from Türkiye experienced Cape Town with us and left with memories that last.
Real travellers, real stories.
sumptuoustours.com
#SumptuousTours #CapeTown #SoulfulTravel #GüneyAfrika #ResponsibleTourism #Travel #FamilyTravel #Türkiye
Travel that feels human. A family from Türkiye experienced Cape Town with us and left with memories that last.
Real travellers, real stories.
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTown #SoulfulTravel #GüneyAfrika #ResponsibleTourism #Travel #FamilyTravel #Türkiye
Over the years, I’ve learned that support has layers.
Some people celebrate you, others compete quietly beneath their smiles.
Not everyone clapping wants to see you soar.
Applause can hide envy and recognising that is part of growth.
Some people celebrate you, others compete quietly beneath their smiles.
Not everyone clapping wants to see you soar.
Applause can hide envy and recognising that is part of growth.
October 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Over the years, I’ve learned that support has layers.
Some people celebrate you, others compete quietly beneath their smiles.
Not everyone clapping wants to see you soar.
Applause can hide envy and recognising that is part of growth.
Some people celebrate you, others compete quietly beneath their smiles.
Not everyone clapping wants to see you soar.
Applause can hide envy and recognising that is part of growth.
Do your work well; how you work reflects who you are. At the end of the day, peace comes from knowing you gave your best.
October 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Do your work well; how you work reflects who you are. At the end of the day, peace comes from knowing you gave your best.
Multilingual private tour in Cape Town : Turkish , English , German, Dutch , Afrikaans, French, Italian with Sumptuous Tours .
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September 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Multilingual private tour in Cape Town : Turkish , English , German, Dutch , Afrikaans, French, Italian with Sumptuous Tours .
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#GüneyAfrika #Afrika #Africa #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Tour #Travel #SumptuousTours
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Discover South Africa with Sumptuous Tours 🌍
Private Cape Town tour, rare experiences & multi-day safaris 🐘
Expert guides, fully equipped vehicles, 24/7 HQ support.
Multilingual: TR, DE, EN, FR, AF, CN, JP
Message us & start your bespoke adventure
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#capetown #southafrica
Private Cape Town tour, rare experiences & multi-day safaris 🐘
Expert guides, fully equipped vehicles, 24/7 HQ support.
Multilingual: TR, DE, EN, FR, AF, CN, JP
Message us & start your bespoke adventure
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#capetown #southafrica
Sumptuous Tours | Luxury African Travel and Safaris | Sumptuous Tours
Sumptuous Tours offers luxury African travel and bespoke safaris from Cape Town, South Africa to African wilderness . Explore the Western Cape with private guided journeys, exclusive access to hidden ...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Discover South Africa with Sumptuous Tours 🌍
Private Cape Town tour, rare experiences & multi-day safaris 🐘
Expert guides, fully equipped vehicles, 24/7 HQ support.
Multilingual: TR, DE, EN, FR, AF, CN, JP
Message us & start your bespoke adventure
sumptuoustours.com
#capetown #southafrica
Private Cape Town tour, rare experiences & multi-day safaris 🐘
Expert guides, fully equipped vehicles, 24/7 HQ support.
Multilingual: TR, DE, EN, FR, AF, CN, JP
Message us & start your bespoke adventure
sumptuoustours.com
#capetown #southafrica
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Our Founder Ali Tarhan is nominated for the 2025 Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award 🌍 Support his vision for regenerative luxury travel by voting here: wstha.com/award/world-...
#SustainabilityLeadership #FutureOfTravel #RegenerativeTourism #LuxuryWithPurpose #SumptuousTours
#SustainabilityLeadership #FutureOfTravel #RegenerativeTourism #LuxuryWithPurpose #SumptuousTours
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards » Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce the nominees for Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award in the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our Founder Ali Tarhan is nominated for the 2025 Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award 🌍 Support his vision for regenerative luxury travel by voting here: wstha.com/award/world-...
#SustainabilityLeadership #FutureOfTravel #RegenerativeTourism #LuxuryWithPurpose #SumptuousTours
#SustainabilityLeadership #FutureOfTravel #RegenerativeTourism #LuxuryWithPurpose #SumptuousTours
I don’t hire for obedience.
The wrong hire waits for instructions.
The right hire sees what needs to be done and takes the lead.
That’s the difference between building a team and building a queue.
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#Leadership #Hiring #WorkCulture #substack #Business
The wrong hire waits for instructions.
The right hire sees what needs to be done and takes the lead.
That’s the difference between building a team and building a queue.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/alitarha...
#Leadership #Hiring #WorkCulture #substack #Business
I don’t hire for obedience
The right hire tells me what needs to be done.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I don’t hire for obedience.
The wrong hire waits for instructions.
The right hire sees what needs to be done and takes the lead.
That’s the difference between building a team and building a queue.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/alitarha...
#Leadership #Hiring #WorkCulture #substack #Business
The wrong hire waits for instructions.
The right hire sees what needs to be done and takes the lead.
That’s the difference between building a team and building a queue.
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/alitarha...
#Leadership #Hiring #WorkCulture #substack #Business
When I hire, I don’t look for people who wait to be told what to do. I look for those who can see what needs to be done and take the lead.
#business #hiring #entrepreneur
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August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
When I hire, I don’t look for people who wait to be told what to do. I look for those who can see what needs to be done and take the lead.
#business #hiring #entrepreneur
#business #hiring #entrepreneur
Not every client relationship is the right fit. The most rewarding journeys share the same qualities: trust, respect, curiosity & a love for meaning.
The clients who inspire aren’t just “seeing Africa”. They value meaning, respect culture, trust the process & seek transformation.
#Entrepreneurs
The clients who inspire aren’t just “seeing Africa”. They value meaning, respect culture, trust the process & seek transformation.
#Entrepreneurs
August 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Not every client relationship is the right fit. The most rewarding journeys share the same qualities: trust, respect, curiosity & a love for meaning.
The clients who inspire aren’t just “seeing Africa”. They value meaning, respect culture, trust the process & seek transformation.
#Entrepreneurs
The clients who inspire aren’t just “seeing Africa”. They value meaning, respect culture, trust the process & seek transformation.
#Entrepreneurs
Your hometown isn't your target audience you're meant to go Global.
August 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Your hometown isn't your target audience you're meant to go Global.
Tour means covering travel with experience.
Driving a luxury car doesn’t make a tour private.
Having a tour guide certificate doesn’t always mean you’re ready to deliver a true experience.
#PrivateTour #LuxuryTour #LuxuryTravel #tourismsuccess 🧵⤵️
Driving a luxury car doesn’t make a tour private.
Having a tour guide certificate doesn’t always mean you’re ready to deliver a true experience.
#PrivateTour #LuxuryTour #LuxuryTravel #tourismsuccess 🧵⤵️
August 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Tour means covering travel with experience.
Driving a luxury car doesn’t make a tour private.
Having a tour guide certificate doesn’t always mean you’re ready to deliver a true experience.
#PrivateTour #LuxuryTour #LuxuryTravel #tourismsuccess 🧵⤵️
Driving a luxury car doesn’t make a tour private.
Having a tour guide certificate doesn’t always mean you’re ready to deliver a true experience.
#PrivateTour #LuxuryTour #LuxuryTravel #tourismsuccess 🧵⤵️
I’ve been nominated as a Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow for 2025. Leading @sumptuoustours.bsky.social with a focus on sustainability, soulful travel and lasting impact.
If this resonates with you, your support means a lot. Vote 'Ali Tarhan'
link🔗 wstha.com/award/world-...
#sustainability
If this resonates with you, your support means a lot. Vote 'Ali Tarhan'
link🔗 wstha.com/award/world-...
#sustainability
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards » Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce the nominees for Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award in the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
wstha.com
August 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I’ve been nominated as a Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow for 2025. Leading @sumptuoustours.bsky.social with a focus on sustainability, soulful travel and lasting impact.
If this resonates with you, your support means a lot. Vote 'Ali Tarhan'
link🔗 wstha.com/award/world-...
#sustainability
If this resonates with you, your support means a lot. Vote 'Ali Tarhan'
link🔗 wstha.com/award/world-...
#sustainability
Safari + tech + real impact = the next chapter in travel.
Luxury in Africa’s wilderness is now measured by transformation.
Explore the future of #LuxuryTravel 👇
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#Travel #Safari #Conservation #TravelTech #FutureOfTravel #SumptuousTours #TourTech #CapeTown
Luxury in Africa’s wilderness is now measured by transformation.
Explore the future of #LuxuryTravel 👇
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#Travel #Safari #Conservation #TravelTech #FutureOfTravel #SumptuousTours #TourTech #CapeTown
When Safari Meets Silicon Valley: What I've Learned About Travel's Next Chapter
Luxury safari meets tech and conservation. Future of Luxury Travel From the field notes of Ali Tarhan who is founder of Sumptuous Tours - Cape Town
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July 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Safari + tech + real impact = the next chapter in travel.
Luxury in Africa’s wilderness is now measured by transformation.
Explore the future of #LuxuryTravel 👇
open.substack.com/pub/alitarha...
#Travel #Safari #Conservation #TravelTech #FutureOfTravel #SumptuousTours #TourTech #CapeTown
Luxury in Africa’s wilderness is now measured by transformation.
Explore the future of #LuxuryTravel 👇
open.substack.com/pub/alitarha...
#Travel #Safari #Conservation #TravelTech #FutureOfTravel #SumptuousTours #TourTech #CapeTown
Real Experience isn't easy.
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#substack #lifechanging #travel #experience
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#substack #lifechanging #travel #experience
Real experience isn’t easy
In luxury travel, it’s easy to sell what looks good
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July 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Real Experience isn't easy.
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#substack #lifechanging #travel #experience
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#substack #lifechanging #travel #experience
Cape Town’da İngilizce öğren, Afrika’nın ruhunu keşfet.
Cape Town'da İngilizce Dil Eğitimi ve yaban hayatı gönüllülük programları seni bekliyor.
Detaylar ve başvuru için :
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#CapeTown #İngilizceEğitimi #İngilizceDilOkullari #Gönüllülük #YurtdışıEğitim
Cape Town'da İngilizce Dil Eğitimi ve yaban hayatı gönüllülük programları seni bekliyor.
Detaylar ve başvuru için :
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#CapeTown #İngilizceEğitimi #İngilizceDilOkullari #Gönüllülük #YurtdışıEğitim
July 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Cape Town’da İngilizce öğren, Afrika’nın ruhunu keşfet.
Cape Town'da İngilizce Dil Eğitimi ve yaban hayatı gönüllülük programları seni bekliyor.
Detaylar ve başvuru için :
capetowndilokullari.com
#CapeTown #İngilizceEğitimi #İngilizceDilOkullari #Gönüllülük #YurtdışıEğitim
Cape Town'da İngilizce Dil Eğitimi ve yaban hayatı gönüllülük programları seni bekliyor.
Detaylar ve başvuru için :
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#CapeTown #İngilizceEğitimi #İngilizceDilOkullari #Gönüllülük #YurtdışıEğitim
Cape Town’dan Afrika’nın vahşi doğasına uzanan kişiye özel turlar mı arıyorsunuz? 2021’den beri yerel bir Cape Town şirketi olarak Sumptuous Tours ile hayalinizdeki Güney Afrika ve safari deneyimini yaşayın.
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTownTurları #AfrikaSafarisi #GüneyAfrikaGezisi
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTownTurları #AfrikaSafarisi #GüneyAfrikaGezisi
July 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Cape Town’dan Afrika’nın vahşi doğasına uzanan kişiye özel turlar mı arıyorsunuz? 2021’den beri yerel bir Cape Town şirketi olarak Sumptuous Tours ile hayalinizdeki Güney Afrika ve safari deneyimini yaşayın.
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTownTurları #AfrikaSafarisi #GüneyAfrikaGezisi
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#SumptuousTours #CapeTownTurları #AfrikaSafarisi #GüneyAfrikaGezisi
In luxury travel, it’s easy to sell what looks good
Beautiful hotels
Private drivers
A seamless plan
That’s the simple part
But experience
Real experience
That’s different
#SumptuousTours #LuxuryTravel 🧵⤵️
Beautiful hotels
Private drivers
A seamless plan
That’s the simple part
But experience
Real experience
That’s different
#SumptuousTours #LuxuryTravel 🧵⤵️
July 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In luxury travel, it’s easy to sell what looks good
Beautiful hotels
Private drivers
A seamless plan
That’s the simple part
But experience
Real experience
That’s different
#SumptuousTours #LuxuryTravel 🧵⤵️
Beautiful hotels
Private drivers
A seamless plan
That’s the simple part
But experience
Real experience
That’s different
#SumptuousTours #LuxuryTravel 🧵⤵️
Everyone says “find the local spots”.
But what even counts?
A fine dining restaurant? Locals go there.
A busy street? Locals walk it daily.
Local isn’t a style or a decor.
It’s people who live fully, from corner shops to tasting menus.
#likealocal
But what even counts?
A fine dining restaurant? Locals go there.
A busy street? Locals walk it daily.
Local isn’t a style or a decor.
It’s people who live fully, from corner shops to tasting menus.
#likealocal
July 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Everyone says “find the local spots”.
But what even counts?
A fine dining restaurant? Locals go there.
A busy street? Locals walk it daily.
Local isn’t a style or a decor.
It’s people who live fully, from corner shops to tasting menus.
#likealocal
But what even counts?
A fine dining restaurant? Locals go there.
A busy street? Locals walk it daily.
Local isn’t a style or a decor.
It’s people who live fully, from corner shops to tasting menus.
#likealocal
Wild. Intimate. Unforgettable.
3 words to describe your dream African safari... 🦁
June 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Wild. Intimate. Unforgettable.